Summary

Dr. Benson graduated from the University of Iowa in 2011. She works in Des Moines, IA and specializes in Ophthalmology and Family Medicine. Dr. Benson is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314

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Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson, MDDr. Michael David Van Natta, DODr. Douglas Robert Casady, MDDr. David Daniel Saggau, MD
OphthalmologyFamily MedicineOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
15 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Des Moines , IAKnoxville , IAWest Des Moines , IAMarshalltown , IA
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Corvel
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid
  • March Vision Care
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nationwide
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Premier Access
  • Spectera
  • State Farm
  • Superior Vision
  • Superior Vision - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Family Medicine
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Nebraska Medical Center

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Christy Benson's office located?
Dr. Christy Benson's office is located at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
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